OMA is pretty amazing
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this was my OP We always talk about sound and sometimes about looks. I am obsessed with the speakers’ looks as it’s an expression of trends, evolution of design and technology as well they convey the maker’s philosophy about the sound and the capabilities of the speaker. I went to the local audio store yesterday and saw more speakers than he ever had, his showrooms were stacked. It was a complete visual orgy. There were a few speakers I saw the first time, mainly Sonus Fabers. If I had to rank, this would be my top 10 list, in this order >> Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradiion - it is winner in any design competition, looks even better than on pictures. I was speechless >> Dynaudio Evoke 10 - small is beautiful and so Danish! >> Dynaudio Confidence 20 - even more Danish! >> Totem Forest Signature - the rare exception when the floor standing version is better looking than the bookshelf >> Revel Salon 2 - solid but nothing exciting >> Vandersteen KĒNTO Carbon - it looks very solid, high quality but for a big piece of furniture like this, the design is a little underwhelming >> Harbeth p3esr xd - if I didn’t know the name, I would call the design amateurish. But I do. And with that it looks cute and mature. >> I have never seen a Marten but next time I am in Europe.... it’s my favorite looking speaker - from the pictures >> Big fan of the Zu looks, never seen them >> Lastly, most German Austrian Swiss audiophile speakers look brave and stunning. If I had to pick one as the best living room furniture: the avantgarde acoustic may edge out a win ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One thing I have to note, I did not yesterday or have not ever seen speakers stands that I liked. Some look OK, some borderline aesthetically pleasing, but nothing to write about. The only exception may be Buchardt tripod stands. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am wondering if anyone has a brand and model they find an absolute beauty.... that they can’t stop raving about :) |
Strictly on looks. Art for the ears. Jadis Eurythmie IIs Jadis Eurythmie II loudspeaker | Stereophile.com
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